Smart fluxgate type sensors

The ambiguity of the definitions of "smart sensor" as a technical mean of measurement is revealed. Causes and consequences of differences in the representation of "smart sensor" as a transmitter were generalized. The main points of the international standard IEEE 1451 regarding classification of intelligent measuring instruments are presented. Data on the functionality of a fluxgate type sensor, which are used as "smart sensor" in the development of measurement and information technology, are presented.